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Busy with a side of crazy busy

February 22, 2016 by MCM Mama 12 Comments

It’s Monday already? How did that happen? I feel like just a few minutes ago, I was happy that it was Friday.

Not that Friday was an awesome day. Friday was “organize the tax stuff” day. We use an accountant, but I still had to find all the pieces of paper and figure out all my blog income and expenses. I slacked off on keeping my spreadsheets up to date in September and boy was I regretting that as I searched for items that needed including. Thankfully, I did find everything so now I just need to scan a few documents and then send it all to the accountant.

In addition to the fun tax stuff, I also worked a few hours on Friday. Between the two, it was not what you’d call a fun day or evening. Work is usually pretty flexible, but we have a big meeting on Tuesday, so I had to wrap up some things so I can focus on that.

Saturday I got out for a run in weather that didn’t require multiple layers. Woot! (This pic took roughly a million attempts and I still didn’t quite nail it LOL.)

Skirt Sports jump

Then we headed over to Mad Fox Brewing for one of our favorite events of the year – their Barleywine Festival. I had some really amazing beers and a salad that was to die for. (And, of course, later in the day, we had their “frickles”, yes, deep fried pickles. Not at all healthy, but so very good.) Oh, and some of my friends might have convinced me to enter the MCM lottery so I can give away my code if I get in. Hmm, that’s kind of like commitment with a capital C…

Mad Fox B3 salad

Sunday dawned way too early after our busy day on Saturday. I realized that I never got the mail on Saturday and was pleasantly surprised to find my new Altra tank tops in the mail box.

Altra running tanks

I may have specifically chosen the colors to go with Skirt Sports new Free Love pattern, which I am also currently stalking the mailbox for. In addition, they just came out with the new Emerald City. You may have noticed it in my instagram post from a few days ago, but here it is!

Emerald City skirt

After spending the morning doing lots of little things, Shoo and I headed to his futsal game. This time  they played on a basketball court and he came away from the game with a bit of court burn on his knee. I then managed to cram in a 3 mile easy run in a break in the rain. I’m loving the capris and long sleeve shirt weather we are having!

Then it was time to take Shoo to a birthday party. (This was one of those divide and conquer days – Beer Geek took Jones with him out to visit Beer Geek’s dad and step-mom.) While Shoo was happily playing laser tag and eating pizza and cake, I went for a walk and made a quick stop at Vitamin Shoppe. I was mostly just window shopping, but they had the Manitoba Hemp Hearts on sale and I’ve been wanting to try them so I bought myself a bag.

Manitoba hemp hearts

Then it was home to feed Jones and myself and then Jones and I spent a good part of the evening recording his audition for the high school orchestra (there are 3 levels, so this will show them where he belongs.) I got to learn a new software that came on my computer: Garageband. Seems to not be completely outside my abilities LOL, but there may have been some user error that led to having to re-record a few pieces.

Finally, I treated myself to a little snack. I was sent a District Club box to review (coming Wednesday) and I couldn’t resist trying one of the bars I was sent. Verdict: I want more!

kate bakes bars

This week is going to be insane. I have client work on Monday night and Tuesday that’s an hour away from the house in non-rush hour. Fingers crossed that it’s not much more than that when I head out near rush hour. Then we have a busy week of soccer practice, run club, and the big Dr. Seuss book swap that I run each year at the elementary school.

How is it that we are 3 weeks out from RNR DC and I have not had a long run in, umm, I don’t even know. I’m pretty sure that RNR and the half the next weekend will be training runs to kick off my New England Series training. I don’t think I’ve ever started spring race season so completely undertrained!

I’m linking up with HoHo and Tricia for the Weekly Wrap.

Also, join us for Tuesdays on the Run on, well, Tuesday. Our topic this week is favorite medals. Hmm, so many to choose from…

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  1. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    February 22, 2016 at 4:53 am

    I seriously, seriously think a 5 day weekend needs to be put into order. Imagine all the ground we’d cover?!?!

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  2. CARLA says

    February 22, 2016 at 5:44 am

    now I feel guilty (OK NOT AT ALL :)) I have an easy week.
    now I wanna come there and so so so help you with the seussian book swap (or steal that idea for our school :0) it’s a great one)
    CARLA recently posted…5 Myths About Adulting.My Profile

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  3. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    February 22, 2016 at 6:39 am

    The weather on Saturday was absolutely gorgeous! It felt great to get out for a run, and I was actually a little too warm in the long sleeve top that I wore during my run. I can’t wait for spring to finally be here for good!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon Training Log – Week 3My Profile

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  4. Jennifer F says

    February 22, 2016 at 6:52 am

    still stalking the altra tanks . . .and now, maybe fried pickles

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  5. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:43 am

    Pretty sure that you’ll just cruise through RNR DC! You’ve got so much training and experience in the tank.
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Big Sur Marathon Training–Week 3My Profile

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  6. HoHo Runs says

    February 22, 2016 at 8:57 am

    I can’t nail a jumping pic. Seriously. So, you rock. I’m tired now from reading your post. I’ve forgotten what it’s like to try and get kids everywhere they need to be. I love SkirtSports new Emerald City print. I think you’ll be fine at RnR DC. You can just let it be your first long run…and it will feel great. Good luck with another busy week. Thanks for linking with us Erika.
    HoHo Runs recently posted…Just A Normal Week (WW # 29)My Profile

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  7. Lesley says

    February 22, 2016 at 10:24 am

    I stalked the mailbox too when I know items are coming. I’ll stalk the tracking number and when I know it’s on the truck to be delivered, I hop and and down with excitement.
    Lesley recently posted…Monday Musings 2/22My Profile

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  8. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    February 22, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    Love the new skirt pattern! May need that one too
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  9. Amy says

    February 22, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    I actually like Hemp Hearts. I sprinkle them on salads. They are a little nutty tasting. I’m always on the hunt for more protein it seems so that’s a good thing about them. Have a great week!
    Amy recently posted…Why does everything I enjoy start so early in the morningMy Profile

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  10. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    February 22, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    The long-sleeves and capri weather made me giddy this weekend! Hopefully it will stick around!
    Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted…Thursday Thoughts – #14DaysofSelf EditionMy Profile

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  11. Char says

    February 22, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    My middle son still plays indoor soccer and the number of times he comes home with grazes and bruises are incredible. I swear he gets more indoors than he ever did outdoors. It’s a brutal sport.
    Char recently posted…That’s Just Not Right.My Profile

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  12. Tricia@MissSippipiddlin says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    Ha I so do that, pick out tops to match things I already have or will have! These color scream Spring so I’m ready for it! It was nice this past weekend for sure down here! Thanks Erika for linking up with us! Good luck on your upcoming half!
    Tricia@MissSippipiddlin recently posted…I’m Addicted to Race BlingMy Profile

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